The Official February 2016 Waiter's Thread Forum

[RonnyDiniro]

Ok, I need some advice…

I've already been admitted to several schools and am waiting on a couple more…but I am tempted to send a couple apps in to even higher-ranked schools.

The issue is that most apps close before we'll get our test back, so I'm relying on just hope that I performed as well as my PTs…is it worth it this late in the cycle to send in apps at the risk of my score not being what I expected? I guess in the worst case scenario, I'll be out $50-75 for app fees and get rejected. Right? idk. Tell me your thoughts, guys.

If you think that your test score will give you a chance at the schools you want to send apps out to, and the money isn't a problem, I think you should send them out for sure.

[Lynched.Pin]

Day two.

Obsessively refreshing 'Application Status'

[AbbeyS]

Ok, I need some advice…

I've already been admitted to several schools and am waiting on a couple more…but I am tempted to send a couple apps in to even higher-ranked schools.

The issue is that most apps close before we'll get our test back, so I'm relying on just hope that I performed as well as my PTs…is it worth it this late in the cycle to send in apps at the risk of my score not being what I expected? I guess in the worst case scenario, I'll be out $50-75 for app fees and get rejected. Right? idk. Tell me your thoughts, guys.

If you think that your test score will give you a chance at the schools you want to send apps out to, and the money isn't a problem, I think you should send them out for sure.

Well see that's the thing...I can't really gauge how I performed. I can't decide cause everything feels blurry soooo I don't know if I stand a chance right now. It'd be a total shot in the dark

[splitterfromhell]

New poll pls, OP.

[rekoobathetuba]

Given only month of preparation with really only 2 weeks of intense preparation, would feeling more confident about this test than any practice test ever taken be compelling evidence for a June retake?

This was such a confusing question lol. But I gather you're asking if you should retake? My advice is not to jump on the retake wagon until you actually get your score.

actually agree w/ this because I think you need a break

Yeah either way give yourself a few days to a week to let your brain reset. I know mine personally is mush so I'd need a little rest before restarting

You'd be surprised, I received a waiver from a school I would never get into based on my first score. Again, no harm in asking for a fee waiver, worst they can say is no.

[AbbeyS]

Given only month of preparation with really only 2 weeks of intense preparation, would feeling more confident about this test than any practice test ever taken be compelling evidence for a June retake?

This was such a confusing question lol. But I gather you're asking if you should retake? My advice is not to jump on the retake wagon until you actually get your score.

actually agree w/ this because I think you need a break

Yeah either way give yourself a few days to a week to let your brain reset. I know mine personally is mush so I'd need a little rest before restarting

You'd be surprised, I received a waiver from a school I would never get into based on my first score. Again, no harm in asking for a fee waiver, worst they can say is no.

True that. I'm just gonna try that for now. What's the proper etiquette?

[splitterfromhell]

True that. I'm just gonna try that for now. What's the proper etiquette?

Just email them your GPA and LSAT and LSAC # and ask to kindly be considered for a fee waiver.

[splitterfromhell]

PSA: Text raincheck to 888222 for a free Chipotle burrito. NOM.

[AbbeyS]

True that. I'm just gonna try that for now. What's the proper etiquette?

Just email them your GPA and LSAT and LSAC # and ask to kindly be considered for a fee waiver.

lol yeah i'm not confident sending my first LSAT score to these schools. They'd be like "Are you joking………" blaaahhhhhhh i need to think about this

[rekoobathetuba]

True that. I'm just gonna try that for now. What's the proper etiquette?

I said something along the lines of:

"Hello, I am very interested in applying to school X, and just took the February administration of the LSAT. I am wondering if it is still possible to receive a fee waiver at this point in the admissions cycle. Thank you very much for your time and attention in advance.

Clear mind, full heart,
Prospective law student"

Obviously joking with the salutation. That's more or less the body text I used though.

[Li'l Sebastian]

New poll pls, OP.

Done

[Morcartwright]

For anyone that had LG experimental, what did you all think of Game 4? That was one of the most bizarre games I've ever seen - with the numbers and all. The only game I've seen that was similar to that was one of the games from the earlier PTs that did something similar, but with letter grades.

The one about arranging the floors? It was a weird. It got me. I was praying that was the experimental because I felt good about the other one.

I had this game.. It was very interesting, hadn't really seen anything like it. There was one particular rule that was crucial to at least half the questions but I couldn't figure out exactly how to diagram it cause it was like ten rules in one and I could not figure out any inferences to put it in my main diagram. Nonetheless I managed to get through the problems.

Was the trains closing and opening real?

[splitterfromhell]

For anyone that had LG experimental, what did you all think of Game 4? That was one of the most bizarre games I've ever seen - with the numbers and all. The only game I've seen that was similar to that was one of the games from the earlier PTs that did something similar, but with letter grades.

The one about arranging the floors? It was a weird. It got me. I was praying that was the experimental because I felt good about the other one.

I had this game.. It was very interesting, hadn't really seen anything like it. There was one particular rule that was crucial to at least half the questions but I couldn't figure out exactly how to diagram it cause it was like ten rules in one and I could not figure out any inferences to put it in my main diagram. Nonetheless I managed to get through the problems.

Was the trains closing and opening real?

Trains closing and opening was experimental. I know exactly the rule you're talking about in the game about numbers, though. I actually crushed that set of games and was disappointed to see another set of LG. But somehow, the next set was even easier.

[Shib26]

Reading about the experimental LG made me think "I wish I could try that one, it sounds fun." Then I realized what a sick individual this test has turned me into. It's time to burn the study books and find a new hobby.

[zeglo]

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[Li'l Sebastian]

I've definitely become horrible human being as a result of studying for this test. Not only am I better at puzzles and word problems in general, but also, I can more easily pick apart arguments and everyday language for logical flaws. It's oddly satisfying. Thanks, LSAC (for once)!

[AllIn1212]

I'm trying to get some busy work done, but I feel so unwilling. Am I feeling a little post-LSAT fatigue? I studied daily for about 4 weeks, pretty intensely, and then took Friday off.

Are you guys "back up and at 'em" yet?

[AllIn1212]

(I think I'm looking for someone to give me the go ahead to ice cream and netflix for a couple of days)

[Ar40]

Did any of you guys get a survey question asking how comfortable/often you use Tablets and SmartPhones?

Also, "if you do touch screen computing", and "are you comfortable selecting touch screen options?"

Every other LSAT, I get asked which resources I used to prepare, so this one was a real departure. My proctor also mentioned that he was asked by the LSAC if he was comfortable proctoring a touch screen test. Weird.


(I took the Saturday Observer test, and the proctor was really chilled out. I asked him about the weird survey thing once I completed the test)

I'm assuming this survey thing isn't an issue with disclosure, as it was just extraneous weird stuff outside of the test itself.

[AllIn1212]

Did any of you guys get a survey question asking how comfortable/often you use Tablets and SmartPhones?

Also, "if you do touch screen computing", and "are you comfortable selecting touch screen options?"

Every other LSAT, I get asked which resources I used to prepare, so this one was a real departure. My proctor also mentioned that he was asked by the LSAC if he was comfortable proctoring a touch screen test. Weird.


(I took the Saturday Observer test, and the proctor was really chilled out. I asked him about the weird survey thing once I completed the test)

I'm assuming this survey thing isn't an issue with disclosure, as it was just extraneous weird stuff outside of the test itself.

I had those same questions, yes

I took the regular test on Saturday

[perfunctory]

I've definitely become smarter as a result of studying for this test. Not only am I better at puzzles and word problems in general, but also, I can more easily pick apart arguments and everyday language for logical flaws. It's oddly satisfying. Thanks, LSAC (for once)!

+1 Wondering if there are other activities we could do to feel a similar rise in intelligence. Don't feel like sudoku is the answer....

[jnwa]

I've definitely become smarter as a result of studying for this test. Not only am I better at puzzles and word problems in general, but also, I can more easily pick apart arguments and everyday language for logical flaws. It's oddly satisfying. Thanks, LSAC (for once)!

+1 Wondering if there are other activities we could do to feel a similar rise in intelligence. Don't feel like sudoku is the answer....

Im actually so good at sudoku after doing logic games. That game used to frustrate the hell out of me a couple years ago.

[WhitneyVizzini]

Posted this on study thread:

Just finished up. Felt very fair to me. Some interesting inferences necessary on the games and a handful of tough LR sprinkled around (I had 3 LR sections tho). Nothing too crazy IMO, curious what others think.

Good luck to everyone.

Guess I will add what I can to the discussion here.

The RC section with hedges was real. It was the only RC I had.

My LR were 25-25-26. Based on what other people have said, one of those 25 must have been the experimental. The second one felt weird to me, but I cannot for the life of my remember a single question.

I thought the LG was interesting. Easy game types, but some unique/tricky rules.

NoOoOoOooooo this means my first LR was real (only had 1 25) and I effing bombed it....seriously couldn't concentrate with my proctors having a full-on conversation

I bombed the first one too. Was hoping that was the experimental

[WhitneyVizzini]

Does anyone remember how many questions were on the real LG section? 22 or 23?

Thanks

God, I keep on recalculating what I could have gotten, what I likely got, what I optimally got, and what I need.

This is awful.

23 for me

[WhitneyVizzini]

Sigh. So I can't figure out which of my LR was experimental, because I literally cannot remember which sections any of the confirmed questions were in... nor did I count the # of questions in the sections... all I can remember is "turbine" in the second LR.

I had LR, RC, LR, LG, LR.

Anyone have that order and figure out which section was experimental?

Ugh I can't! Please let me know if u do! The first LR was the hardest for me.